Explosives Laborer - Cooper Landing

Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

The selected candidate would be responsible for safely handling and controlled use of explosives for highway right of way cuts and quarry blasting projects. Other tasks will also include the installation of rock bolts and dowels on projects throughout Alaska.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load explosives and aggregate stemming under the Blaster in Charge's supervision
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulatory requirements, guidelines, and protocols to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to property. Maintain a thorough understanding of regulations related to explosives handling and disposal.
• Prepare the blast site assessing and identifying potential hazards to ensure the area is properly secured. Conduct inspections, clear debris, and implement safety measures.
• Inspect and maintain equipment utilized equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate as part of a team working directly with other professionals such as engineers and inspectors.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays. Typical weekly work hours can meet or exceed 60 hours.

Relevant Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous work experience
• Ability to pass ATF background check
• MSHA (can provide)
• OSHA 10 (can provide)
• Alaska Department of Labor Explosive's Handler Certificate of Fitness (preferred)
• Driver's license (preferred)
• CDL with hazmat endorsement (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screening and a PAT (physical abilities test)
• Must be able to communicate regularly
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Frequently exposed to loud noises
• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
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